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Fall 2019 Course Information

Estate Planning for Families

University:

Montana State University

Course Number:

HDFP 530

Credit Hours:

3 credit hours - $580 per credit

Start/End Dates:

August 26, 2019 - December 13, 2019

Course Description

This course focuses on fundamentals of the estate planning process, including estate settlement, estate and gift taxes, property ownership and transfer, and powers of appointment. Students explore tools and techniques used in implementing an effective estate plan, ethical considerations in providing estate planning services, and new and emerging issues in the field. Students use case studies to gain experience in developing estate plans suitable for varied family forms.

Approximately three weeks before the first day of class, Montana State University emails course confirmation letters containing course start and end dates, required textbooks/materials, library access and other important information.

Approximately 7-10 days before the course start date, students receive a letter via regular mail containing their username and password to access Desire2Learn at MSU.

Students are encouraged to contact M.J. Kabaci if they have changed their mailing address.

MSU-Bozeman students will not receive a letter containing their username and password. They will receive separate instructions on how to obtain their usernames and passwords.

Courses may not be available to students until the first day of class.

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